Last week, a group of ISPs and content organizations in the US announced a new common framework? for dealing with alleged copyright infringement without requiring ISPs to switch off service for suspected infringers, but critics say the framework keeps service cut-off firmly on the table by invoking existing laws that holds ISPs legally liable for user behavior. (5 hours ago)

A coalition of copyright holders and ISPs like Comcast and Verizon have signed up for the “Copyright Alert System,” which will provide notices to consumers if their ISP suspects there is illegal downloading going on. (12 hours ago)